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Voices of Change

This week on War News Radio, “Voices of Change”, we first hear about the trial of former President Hosni Mubarak and other post-revolution developments in Egypt. Then, we look into the unemployment crisis plaguing Iraqi refugees now in America. But first, a roundup of this week’s news.

Seeking Refuge

This week on War News Radio, Seeking Refuge. We first hear about the complex bureaucratic hurdles faced by Iraqis seeking to resettle in the United States. Then, we hear specifically about Iraqis who worked with the U.S. government, the incredible danger they face, and their difficulty in getting to safety in America. But first, a roundup of this week’s news.

The Drone Debate

This week on War News Radio, The Drone Debate. We first hear about controversial CIA drone strikes in Pakistan. Then, we look into the global drone technology industry. Finally, we hear expert opinions about the future of warfare.

Unmanned War

This week on War News Radio, “Unmanned War”, we begin the first installment in a two-week special report on drone attacks. First, we hear about a history of modern warfare leading to the United States’ increasing use of unmanned aerial vehicles. Then, we speak to acclaimed robotics expert Peter W. Singer about the current status of drone use by the United States. Finally, we look into the legal questions raised by these attacks. But first, a roundup of this week’s news.

The Cost of Conflict

This week on War News Radio, the Cost of Conflict. First, we hear from experts about the recent attack on the Intercontinental Hotel in Kabul - and the possible repercussions it could have for American troops in Afghanistan. Then, in an extended report, we learn about the development of HumanTrafficking in post-war Iraq.

The Art of War

First, we hear about the therapeutic benefits of art for returning veterans. Then, we learn about a new exhibit focusing on soldiers’ orthopedic injuries. Finally, we talk with the founder of the Graffiti of War Project, which collects service members’ art left on the walls and buildings in the battlefields of Iraq, Afghanistan, and Kuwait. But first, a roundup of this week’s news.

The Longest War

We investigate President Obama’s announcement for his Afghanistan withdrawal plan. We first look into a brief history of the United States’ involvement in Afghanistan. Then we speak to experts and politicians -- including Afghanistan’s Ambassador to the United States, Afghanistan’s Former Interior Minister, and policy analysts from Washington D.C. and Kabul -- about the implications for the President’s decision. Finally, we analyze the media’s varying responses to the president’s decision. But first, a roundup of this week’s news.

Determined Voices

First, we hear about a crackdown on the Organization of Women’s Freedom in Iraq, during a recent demonstration in Baghdad. Then we speak to acclaimed photojournalist John Moore about the recent death of his colleague Chris Hondros in Libya, a death that rocked the journalism community. Finally, we hear from the journalists of Basetrack about the controversial cancellation of their embedment, and a curious military response to the group’s Facebook community.  But first, a roundup of this week's news.

Civilian Perspectives

First, we talk to an author about his new book concerning Muslim public opinion toward the United States. Then, we hear about Afghan tourism and its potential for bridge-building, literally and figuratively. Finally, we discuss the dangers of conflict reporting, and how journalists prepare for the battlefield. But first, a roundup of this week’s news.

Philadelphia Speaks

Five War News Radio reporters take to the City of Brotherly Love to conduct a public opinion and awareness survey concerning American conflicts abroad. We hear the results, voices from the Streets of Philadelphia and the analysis from the experts, in a special two-part narrative. But first, a roundup of this week's news.